Maria

Vocal & Piano Coach

Teaches in both English and French (elle enseigne en anglais et en français)

With over a decade of intensive musical training and award-winning expertise, Maria specializes in coaching kids and teens — offering rare, insider guidance for young musicians building foundational skills, preparing for RCM exams, or learning to take the stage with confidence.

🎓 RCM Gold Medalist 📘 First Class Honours, Level 8 RCM Theory 🎹 Working towards Level 8 RCM Piano

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Teaching Style

How Maria Coaches

In her lessons, students don't just learn "how" to execute a technique — they learn the theory and "why" behind it, turning them into well-rounded musicians who can tackle everything from classical exams to Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter hits. Maria specializes in integrated Voice and Piano coaching — teaching students to self-accompany, read sheet music fluidly, and understand the mechanics of great vocal control, delivering two full musical disciplines in a single lesson. Having trained rigorously for over 10 years, she knows exactly what RCM examiners look for and how to guide young learners toward top exam marks without the stress. Drawing from her own experience performing on major stages, she also helps students navigate stage fright, build strong performance mindsets, and develop genuine self-esteem.

Background

Training & Achievements

RCM Gold Medal

Perfect marks, Level 5 Vocal — highest mark in her category

First Class Honours

Level 8 RCM Music Theory

Level 8 RCM Piano — in progress

1st Place · Unionville Music Competition (Self-Accompanied Voice) 2nd Place · Kiwanis Music Festival (Music Composition) Leading Women and Girls in Orleans Award

Her musical journey began at age three, over a decade of dedication since.

Focus Areas

Specialties

RCM Exam Prep Integrated Voice & Piano Self-Accompanied Vocals Modern Pop Music Theory Songwriting

On Stage

Real-World Experience

With hundreds of shows under her belt, Maria has headlined conferences and performed at the Ottawa Christmas Market Tree Lighting Ceremony — real-world spotlight experience she brings straight into her lessons.

Sound

Favorite Artists

Arctic Monkeys Taylor Swift Billie Eilish Alex Warren The Marías Lana Del Rey

Off Stage

Beyond the Studio

Maria stays active with ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance, plus kayaking — bringing that same vibrant, multi-dimensional energy to inspire every student at Sing House Studios.

Students don't just learn how to execute a technique — they learn the theory and why behind it.
— Maria